{"id":584,"date":"2025-08-23T05:43:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T05:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/?p=584"},"modified":"2025-08-23T05:45:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T05:45:18","slug":"382000-a-week-quartet-benched-as-new-signed-decision-made-leeds-united-v-arsenal-starting-xis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/382000-a-week-quartet-benched-as-new-signed-decision-made-leeds-united-v-arsenal-starting-xis\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a3382,000-a-week quartet benched as New signed decision made- Leeds United v Arsenal starting XIs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u00a3382,000-a-week quartet benched as New signed decision made- Leeds United v Arsenal starting XIs <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arsenal vs Leeds United: Premier League Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-Ups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal will host Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening, with both sides aiming to continue their perfect starts to the Premier League season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mikel Arteta\u2019s men secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford in their opener, despite a lackluster performance. Leeds, under Daniel Farke, also began with a strong result \u2014 edging Everton 1-0 courtesy of a late Lukas Nmecha penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both managers are dealing with injury concerns ahead of the clash, and GIVEMESPORT has predicted how the teams might line up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arsenal Team News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Gunners had a near full-strength squad last weekend but have been hit with several fresh injury issues in the build-up to this game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forward Kai Havertz has suffered a knee injury and is expected to be out for an extended period. Defender Ben White and midfielder Christian Norgaard also missed training sessions. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus remains sidelined with an ACL injury sustained back in January. Summer signing Eberechi Eze has yet to be officially registered in time for this match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arteta\u2019s Injury Update<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Speaking ahead of the game, Mikel Arteta provided updates on several key players:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Kai Havertz:<\/strong> \u201cHe\u2019s definitely unavailable for tomorrow. We\u2019re still assessing the extent of the injury. It\u2019s frustrating, especially after such a strong recovery period.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Christian Norgaard:<\/strong> \u201cHe won\u2019t be in the squad this weekend and is likely out for at least a week.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ben White:<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019ll monitor how he reacts before making a final decision.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Jurrien Timber:<\/strong> \u201cWe’re managing his workload carefully after his long-term injury.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Gabriel Jesus:<\/strong> \u201cHe\u2019s progressing really well. His attitude has been fantastic, but we want to bring him back the right way.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Predicted Arsenal XI<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Starting XI:<\/strong> Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Gyokeres.
    Bench:<\/strong> Kepa, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Merino, Nwaneri, Madueke, Trossard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After their opening win, Arsenal are expected to stick with a similar starting line-up. Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino, both high earners at the club, are likely to be among the substitutes, along with newcomers Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Leeds United Team News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Leeds kicked off their top-flight return with a significant win over Everton, but they\u2019ll be without captain Ethan Ampadu, who sustained a knee injury and is expected to be out until after the international break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Jayden Bogle should retain his place after passing a late fitness test last week. Jaka Bijol is available again following suspension, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is unlikely to feature as he works towards full match fitness after joining as a free agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Farke\u2019s Injury Update<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    In his pre-match press conference, Daniel Farke confirmed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Ethan Ampadu:<\/strong> \u201cHe\u2019s out until after the international break \u2014 a big loss as he\u2019s our captain and a key part of the squad.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dominic Calvert-Lewin:<\/strong> \u201cHis endurance levels are good, but he\u2019s still lacking team training. We\u2019ll decide when he\u2019s ready to be included.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Predicted Leeds XI<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Starting XI:<\/strong> Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Gruev, Stach, Tanaka; James, Piroe, Gnonto.
      Bench:<\/strong> Darlow, Byram, Bornauw, Longstaff, Harrison, Aaronson, Nmecha, Ramazani, Okafor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With Ampadu ruled out, Bulgaria international Ilia Gruev is expected to step into the midfield to bolster defensive solidity. Jack Harrison and new addition Noah Okafor are set to start on the bench as Leeds look to pull off an upset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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